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Greece’s tourism sector drops VAT as part of efforts for tourism relief
Greece’s tourism sector, especially places serving food and beverages, are set to get relief with the decision to decrease Value Added Tax (VAT). The conservative New Democracy government of Greece …
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As newsrooms disappear and shrink across Australia, these ‘invisible’ multicultural newspapers are going strong
As News Corp became the latest media company to announce major cuts this year, one part of Australia’s news landscape continues to prove surprisingly resilient. The country’s multicultural newspapers are …
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Vasiliki Liolios, a great educator passes away
The death of Vasiliki (Koula) Liolios has touched not just her family but thousands of Greeks in Melbourne who learnt the Greek language thanks to the efforts of this great …
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Cyprus launches multilingual SMS blitz to prevent migrant arrivals
Cyprus is launching a multilingual SMS campaign to stop migrants from believing that the island nation is a gateway to the European Union. Cypriot Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said the …
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Julia Banks is set to address gender-based abuse in political organisations
When Liberal MP Julia Banks bowed out of politics last year, she lashed out at political “haters” decrying the “tribalism and toxic culture” of her former party. A year onward, …
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Greece focuses on passengers’ country of origin rather than nationality in opening borders for travel
Greece’s tourism will open up from specific countries on 15 June, however the country will focus on the country of origin on passengers rather than their nationality. Greece’s Tourism Minister …
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Restrained excitement as Greek restaurants prepare to reopen
The hospitality industry which has suffered the biggest blow from the pandemic is finally opening up to diners in Victoria starting from Monday 1 June. Neos Kosmos reached out to …
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New Consul General for Greece in Melbourne before 2021
A new Consul General for Greece in Melbourne will arrive before the end of 2020. According to information acquired by Neos Kosmos, the current Consul General, Mr Dimitrios Michalopoulos had …
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Victoria extends State of Emergency for a further three weeks
The State of Emergency will be maintained within Victoria until 11:59pm on 21 June, as indicated by health minister Jenny Mikakos during a press conference early on Sunday. This measure …
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‘In this together’: Archbishop Makarios’ message for National Reconciliation Week
Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May to 3 June every year, commemorating two milestones in its history. The first being the 1967 Referendum acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres …